Raised in Homestead, PA, and served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 as a Seaman First Class upon the USS Waller. He married Veronica Mae Savko on April 11, 1947 and relocated to Van Nuys, CA where they raised three children: Sandra Clark (Mark); Richard Savko (Pam); and Edward Savko Jr. (deceased).
In California he brought his dreams to fruition, creating the Rock Store, a motorcycle haven among the curvy canyon roads of the Santa Monica Mountains. He will be forever remembered among motorcycle enthusiasts around the world.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Mills (2010) and brother, Elmer Savko (1983). He is survived by sister, Marion Nachreiner; seven grandchildren: Christopher Clark, Stacey Clark, Yvonne Savko, Sheri Savko, Lindsey Savko, Ryan Darling and Cory Darling; and one great-grandchild: Tyler Bossard.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 on April 10th at St. Jude’s Church in Westlake Village, followed by burial at Pierce Brothers Mortuary.
Celebration of Life at the Rock Store starts at 2:00pm.
We ask kindly that in lieu of gifts or flowers, a donation be made in his name to the American Heart Association. Please note “for research only” in the memo section of the donation.